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P0690

ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit High

System
Computer output circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P0690 means ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0690, the relay sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0690 reports a fault at the relay.

Check these first

  • A short to voltage in the sense circuit
  • High resistance in the sense wire
  • A failed power relay
  • Corrosion at the sense connector
  • Stray add on wiring on the circuit

What to do next

  1. Read the sense circuit voltage
  2. Check for a short to power
  3. Test the power relay
  4. Inspect the sense wiring for corrosion
  5. Remove stray wiring and replace the relay
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.